To make or cause to become real; bring into existence or fact: as, to realize a project, or a dream of empire.To perceive or comprehend the reality of; make real or distinct to one's self; recognize the real nature or the actual existence of: as, to realize the horrors of war; to realize one's danger or one's deficiencies.To manifest as real or as a reality; exhibit the actual existence or character of; cause to appear real or distinct.To bring or get into actual possession; make one's own; clear as a profit or gain; obtain a return of: as, to realize a fortune from speculation.To bring into form for actual or ready use; exchange for cash or ready means: as, to realize one's stock or securities.To fetch as a price or return; bring in exchange or as compensation; make a return of: as, how much did the cargo realizet his labor realizes but little.To convert into real estate; make real property of.To obtain ready money or profits by sale of property.Also spelled realise.